Matadors Seal 2nd Seed with Split Against Pima

Softball | 05/08/2021

YUMA, Ariz--A pair of 6th inning comebacks went each way as the Arizona Western Matadors (31-16 overall, 19-11 ACCAC) sealed the second seed in the Region I Playoffs with a split against the Pima Aztecs (10-20 overall, 10-20 ACCAC) Saturday afternoon at Charlie Dine Field.

The winning team in each game could muster little offense against the opposing starter until the sixth inning tilted each game in the opposite direction.

Matadors Survive Slugfest, Eliminate Pima

Baseball | 05/07/2021

TUCSON, Ariz--- Up by six runs, the Arizona Western Matadors saw their lead evaporate before finding enough extra offense to hold on to a 13-12 over the host Pima Aztecs in a Region I Semifinal elimination game Friday afternoon at the Aztec Baseball Field.

The Matadors held on tight against a team that scored 22 runs in two loses on the day at their home field.

Saturday's Road Contest Cancelled

Men's Soccer | 05/07/2021

For the second time this week, the Arizona Western Matadors are out a game.

Chandler-Gilbert can not compete (non-COVID related) on Saturday, cancelling the Matadors regular season finale.

Arizona Western will now prepare for the Region I Final against Yavapai. The location of the game is dependent on Yavapai's result against Scottsdale on Saturday.

Lady Mats Drop Regular Season Finale at Phoenix

Women's Soccer | 05/06/2021

PHOENIX, Ariz---Tied 22 minutes into the match, the Arizona Western Lady Matadors (3-5-1 overall, 2-4-1 ACCAC) couldn't blemish the conference Champion Phoenix College Bears (8-0 overall, 8-0 ACCAC) in a 3-1 loss Thursday night.

Lauryn Scott scored on an early equalizer but a penalty kick gave Phoenix the advantage. The Bears would add an insurance goal later on to seal the perfect regular season.

Homer Dooms Mats in Region Semifinal Loss to Yavapai

Baseball | 05/06/2021

TUCSON, Ariz---A three-run homer in the fifth inning set the Arizona Western Matadors (31-14 overall, 23-11 ACCAC) back to a place even a furious ninth inning rally could not overcome in a 5-3 loss to the Yavapai RoughRiders (28-18 overall, 22-14 ACCAC) in the Region I Semifinal opener at Aztec Field.

The Matadors will now await the loser of Friday's matchup between Yavapai and Pima. AWC needs to win three games to advance to the Region I Finals next weekend.